Meet the real life action hero who has doubled for Hollywood's biggest stars as one of Britain's top stuntwomen.

A day at the office for Zarene Dallas involves jumping through fire, racing cars at breakneck speeds, being thrown from horses and doubling for A-listers - including Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman, Carey Mulligan and Michelle Rodriguez.

The 34-year-old has become one of the country's most respected female stunt artists, boasting an impressive CV of appearances in TV shows and high-grossing blockbuster movies including Skyfall, Fast and Furious 6 and Red 2.

Meet real life action hero Zarene Dallas who has doubled for some of Hollywood's biggest stars as Britain's most successful stuntwoman

A day at the office for Zarene involves jumping through fire, racing cars at breakneck speeds and being thrown from horses

Thrill-seeker Zarene's ability to perform dangerous and versatile stunts - including kick boxing, climbing and being set on fire - has put her in high demand.

The native Australian, who has lived in England for the past 13 years, fell into the world of stunts following a childhood love affair with horse riding and an active lifestyle.

Zarene said: 'I was always really sporty and active as a kid, and a complete horse nut.Ever since I was a child, it has always been my dream to ride horses in movies which is how I got in to performing stunts.

'And my dream came true within my first year of work when I got the chance to double for Cameron Diaz in The Counsellor. It was my dream come true - I had to pinch myself.

In her first year of work Zarene got the chance to double for Cameron Diaz in The Counsellor, she said: 'It was my dream come true - I had to pinch myself.'

The native Australian, who has lived in England for the past 13 years, fell into the world of stunts following a childhood love affair with horse riding

Zarene said: 'I was always really sporty and active as a kid, and a complete horse nut. Ever since I was a child, it has always been my dream to ride horses in movies which is how I got in to performing stunts.'

'I only finished my training three years ago and since then I have been very lucky to have been offered so much work on so many amazing films and shows.

'It's a really close-knit industry and it can be tricky to make a name for yourself. Some people can work one day a year then struggle to find work.

'I work mostly in feature films. It can be really intense and a lot of hard work, but I wouldn't want to do anything else.

'To do this job you have to be really disciplined - I have to train hard and I watch what I eat.'

Stuntmen and women have formed a very close-knit industry and so it's hard for new talent to make a name for themselves

Zarene said: 'I only finished my training three years ago and since then I have been very lucky to have been offered so much work on so many amazing films and shows.'

Zarene admits that she was most star-struck when meeting Nicole Kidman for the first time

Zarene is listed with UK Stunt Pro, a London based agency who specialise in the hiring of specialist stunt performers for TV, films, and other bookings

Despite rubbing shoulders with some of Tinsel Town's top stars, the Australian adrenaline-junkie has learned to keep her cool among the world's top actresses.

Zarene said: 'I was most starstruck when I doubled for Nicole Kidman, in the upcoming film Paddington Bear.

'She was so professional, and so keen to get things done. She knows what she wants and what works, and to work with such an experienced and robust actress was a privilege.

'She is such an intelligent and sensationally beautiful woman. I always want to treat the actresses I double for as just another normal person, but she is an enormous star.'

Zarene is listed with UK Stunt Pro, a London based agency who specialise in the hiring of specialist stunt performers for TV, films, and other bookings.

A spokesperson for UK Stunt Pro said: 'Zarene is one of the most successful stunt artists on our books.

'She is constantly being booked for jobs by a number of high profile A-listers.'

Zarene regularly receives job offers from around the world and has to make the difficult decision to stay put and commit to one job at a time, and still work in the presence of a stunt co-ordinator.All her work is carefully supervised and follows strict safety conditions.

A spokesperson for UK Stunt Pro said: 'Zarene is one of the most successful stunt artists on our books.'

All Zarene's work is carefully supervised and her and her team follow strict safety conditions on set

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Zarene has been phenomenally successful since starting performing stunts just three years ago